Trickle and The Roar

What effect does the rhyme scheme have on the poem?

• It helps the reader imagine how the raindrops sound when they fall.

• It places emphasis on the most important words in the poem.

• It shows the reader that the speaker enjoys being outside in the rain.

• It creates a rhythm that emphasizes the smooth flow of water.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

Based on stanzas 4 through 6 (lines 13–24), the reader can tell that the rain has —

• collected in a puddle

• formed a small stream

• made the speaker’s feet wet

• caused damage to the trees

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

Stanza 8 (lines 29–32) is important to the poem because it shows how —

• the storm made a permanent change

• the rain has completely stopped

• the trickle is weaker than it seemed

• the speaker enjoys sunshine

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

In line 9, the poet includes the sound device “Splat, splat” to show the reader that —

• the drops are hitting the ground with great force

• the speaker feels sorry for the drops

• the rain will continue for a long time

• the speaker is a very young child

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Line 15 is made to look different from the other lines of the poem to emphasize —

• that the speaker’s feelings change during the raft ride

• how the valley looks as the speaker floats through it

• that the speaker finds calm water boring

• what type of motions the raft is experiencing

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

The details in lines 21 through 24 tell the reader that the rafters —

• have taken similar trips in the past

• know each other very well

• must work together to steer

• feel scared by what they see ahead

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CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

The poet includes figurative language in line 14 to —

• convey how the speaker feels

• emphasize the danger the speaker faces

• show that the speaker wants to turn back

• suggest the speaker is not in good health

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which lines in the poem show that the speaker enjoys that the ride is rough?

• Growls against the canyon’s walls And echoes overhead, (lines 7–8)

• All the scenery gets blurred, As canyon walls blast past! (lines 17–18)

• Whipping water makes this spot The best part of the trip. (lines 27–28)

• I turn to look behind me; I still can hear the roar. (lines 35–36)

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

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CCSS.RL.4.5

Which theme is found in both poems?

• Water is a powerful force of nature.

• Kids should try to be adventurous.

• Weather can be difficult to predict.

• People must be careful around water.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

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One difference between the two poems is that only "The Roar" has —

• moments of intense action

• sensory language

• realistic events

• a resolution

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

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